Download African Maritime Governance Framework

African Renaissance Conference - Implications of the African
Maritime Charter and AIMS 2050
Commander Tsietsi Mokhele
SAMSA
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CONTENTS
 Overview of Africa
 An Overview of the African Economy
 The African Maritime Interests
 The African Maritime Development Agenda
(a) Africa Maritime Charter
(b)The 2050 African Maritime Integrated
Maritime Strategy
(c) REC Maritime Strategies –SADC
Protocol
An overview of Africa - The Island Continent
Overview of the Continent
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Largest island on earth with oceans on all sides
Inland waterways of 300,000 square kilometers
Atlantic Ocean (West)
Indian Ocean (East)
Southern Oceans (South)
Mediterranean & Red Sea (North)
39 (70%) out of 55 African countries are coastal or
islands
Trade amongst African countries accounts for 11%
of the total trade volume (lowest compared to
ASEAN ,Europe and Americas)
Coastline of 31,000 km
African-owned ships account for less than 1,2% of
the world’s shipping and only 9% by gross tonnage
Inland waterways of 300,000 square kilometres
An overview of Africa
Maritime Facts and Figures
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39 of 55 (70%) countries are ocean – linked (either
littoral or island states)
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95% of Africa trade is by sea
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Trade amongst African countries accounts for 11%
of the total trade volume (lowest compared to
ASEAN, Europe and Americas)
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A coastline a coastal line of 26 000 nautical miles
(48,000km) in length
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African-owned ships account for less than 1,2% of
the world’s shipping and only 9% by gross tonnage
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Africa has a maritime trade economy estimated at
US$1 trillion a year
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The continent boasts more than 100 ports, of which
52 handle containers and numerous forms of cargo
An overview of Africa - Economic Outlook
Economic Facts and Figures
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In 2013, Africa average growth rate
was greater than global rate (4%
vs. 3%)
Growth in sub-Saharan Africa was
5% in 2013 projected to be 5.8% in
2014
Africa’s average GDP growth
amounted to 3.9% in 2013
Africa’s growth is projected to
accelerate to 4.8% in 2014 and
5.7% in 2015
Global growth is projected to
accelerate to 3.5% in 2014 and 4%
in 2015
FDI flows into sub-Saharan Africa
are forecasted to reach USD 80
billion by 2014
The agricultural sector accounts for
around 60% of Africa’s total
employment and around 25% of its
GDP
An overview of Africa - Economic Outlook
Major sectors of the African economy
Agriculture
Energy
According to research from The World Bank Group
(WBG), the 48 countries of sub-Saharan Africa (with
a combined population of 800 million) generate
roughly the same amount of power as Spain (with a
population of 45 million).
Manufacturing
Shipping is central to
Africa`s trade capability
The agricultural sector accounts for around 60% of
Africa’s total employment and around 25% of its
GDP
Mining
Between 2000 and 2011 Africa’s exports of raw
commodities expanded by 120% in real terms from USD
160 billion to USD 350 billion (both in 2010 prices. Exports
of processed goods grew by 60% from USD 110 billion to
USD 180 billion
The manufacturing sector is relatively small in most
African countries and contributes
on average only around 10% to GDP. African countries
can integrate into global value chains rather than
their exports being inputs to foreign manufacturing
Africa Maritime Interests
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Maritime Trade – About 90% of Africa’s extra – teritorial and intra – Africa trade is seaborne
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Maritime Economic Benefits –Although Africa`s maritime economy is estimated to be $1 trillion annually, it only
retains less than a 1% of this amount for its own benefit.
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Maritime Job Opportunities –The maritime sector can be a significant employer - Africa’s portion of seaborne
cargo carried on the international fleet is significant, yet Africa has not been staking out for even a matching
number of jobs related to that cargo (Africa accounts for only 1% of global Seafarer jobs)
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Marine Resources – Africa has extensive living and non living marine resources for which its people depend
upon fishing for daily sustenance as well as offshore energy and mineral resources for economic development
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Maritime Zones - Territorial waters, Contiguous zone, Marine cultural zone, Exclusive Economic Zones,
Continental Shelf Claim and freedoms of the International Waters
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Maritime Safety - Illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing is estimated to cost sub-Saharan Africa
approximately US$1 billion a year. billions worth of maritime oil is stolen.
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Marine Environment - Thousands of litres of hazardous waste material is illegally dumped in African oceans
and seas annually polluting and degrading Africa’s marine eco-system
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Maritime Security - Somalia-based piracy at its height came at an annual price of between US$6,6 and US$6,9
billion (even though direct cost of payments to the pirates was $50m through out the period); this is more than
110% of the Somali annual GDP
Africa Maritime Sector Overview
Shipping
Offshore Energy & Minerals
Ports & Logistics
Fishing & Aquaculture
Vessel Construction & Repairs
Boat Building & Repairs
Marine Leisure &
Tourism
National Shipping Line
Pipeline
Inland based
management
Road
Long-Haul
Shipping
Rail
Short –Haul
Shipping
Shore side Ops
Marine, Aids to
Navigation,
Off-Shore Ops,
Ship to Shore
Transfer, Diving
Infrastructure
Development &
Maintenance
Vessel
Operations
Ports & Coastal
Administration
Aquaculture
SHIPPING
TRANSPORT
PORTS, MARINE
SERVICES &
COASTAL
FISHERIES,
PHARMACEUTS /
AQUACULTURE
Maritime
Logistics
Hubs
MARITIME
LOGISTICS
INFRASTR/RE
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
SERVICES
SHIPPING
LOGISTICS
MARINE
TECHNOLOGIES
Vessel
management
Green
Technologies,
Crewing Services
Marine Software,
Ship/Cargo
Agency
Marine Traffic
Management
Catching &
Processing
Oil and Gas
Exploration
&
Production
Renewable
Energy
[Wind,
tides,
Nuclear]
Secondary Cluster
Hospitality &
Entertainment
OFF-SHORE
ENERGY &
MINING
Diving
Yachting
Marine
Activities
BOATING
&
CRUISING
MARINE & CIVIL
ENGINEERING
Vessel Repairs &
Construction
Marine Equipment
Manufacturing
Adventure
& Views
Swimming
Cruising,
Ferrying
Real Estate
Eco-Marine
Tourism
SPORTS
&
RECREATION
LEISURE
MARINE TOURISM,
LEISURE &
RECREATION
MARINE
RESOURCES
MANUFACTURING/
CONSTRUCTION
Sailing
BUSINESS
SERVICES
PUBLIC
INTEREST
BANKING &
CONSULTING
MARITIME REGULATORY
& NAVAL DEFENSE
Auditing
Safety - Navigation,
Environment, Property
Legal Services
Technical &
Business
Consulting
Customs
Clearance
Environmental
Management
Maritime Corridors
Financing
Freight
Forwarding
Biotechnology,
R&D,
Waterfont & Cruise
Terminals & Jetties
Insurance
Security, Defence, Customs
Training and Education
Governance, Regulatory,
Compliance
Research and Development
(R&D) and Innovation
SKILLS
Observatories
& Aquaria
SUBSUBINDUSTRIES
SECTOR SECTORR S
SHIPPING & TRANSPORT
(LOGISTICS)
Pharmaceuts
Primary Cluster
Minerals
Mining
INDUSTRIE
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Shore based
management
SKILLS
Ocean, Tidal
Inland Water
Resources
Management
Ports
Africa Maritime Trade
Africa Maritime Trade
Africa Maritime Trade
Ghana
Angola
30 Vessels
7 Vessels
Nigeria
Ethiopia
60 Vessels
(All Oil and Chemical tankers)
22 Vessels
(Took deliver of 9 over the past
year)
Brazil
Russia
+172 Vessels
+1891 Vessels
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0% of South African Import and Export
Cargo is carried on the back of South
African owned ships.
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On board the over 12,000 merchant ships
visiting the South African ports annually,
they carry about 240,000 seafarers who
transport and handle our imports and
exports (estimated at 98% of total trade);
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South Africa pays over R40 billion (2012)
annually for maritime transport services to
foreign owners and operators annually.
India
China
+534 Vessels
+2044 Vessels
Africa
Under 1% Vessels owned by Africans
The African Maritime Development Agenda
Maritime
Institutions
and Admin
Inland
Waterways
Investment in
Maritime
Infrastructure
UNCLOS
Enforcement
African
Maritime
Domain
Safe Ships
Secure Sea
Trade
Industry
Development
Clean
African Seas
The Africa`s Maritime Governance Framework
African Maritime Governance Framework
Indian Ocean
Memorandum
of
Understanding
(IOMOU)
United Nations
Convention on
the Law Of the
Sea
African Union
African Maritime
Charter and Plan
of Action
2050 AIMS
Regional
Economic
Communities
SADC Protocol
on Transport
Communications
and Meteorology
Indian Ocean
Rim (IOR)
Abuja MOU
Djibouti Code
of Conduct
Safety Of
Life At
Sea
The AMC was
inspired by the
objectives stated in
the Constitutive Act
of the African
Union, particularly
Article 3;
AMC guides the
development of
African maritime
transport sector
and facilitate the
integration of
effective safety
and security
considerations in
maritime transport
The 2050 AIM
Strategy provides
a broad
framework for the
protection and
sustainable
exploitation of the
Integrated African
Maritime Sector
Domain for wealth
creation
Provides for
member
states to
deepen
regional
cooperation
and establish
viable and
sustainable
transport
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Proposed
Regionalisati
on of AIMS
Strategy into
implementab
le plans
SADC
Maritime
Security
Strategy
Regional
arrangements
on Port State
Control for
member
states to curb
unseaworthy
ships from
trading
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African Union – (to establish a stand alone AU Department of Maritime Affairs, supported by a Panel of Champions)
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African Maritime Council (made up of Multiple Maritime Sectors eg Africa Ports, Shippers, Administrations, Industries)
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Regional Maritime Councils (operating as Regional Focal Points within the RECs)
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National Maritime Councils (driving the AIMS Objectives within their National States
The African Maritime Transport Charter
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Articulate and implement harmonized maritime transport policies capable of promoting sustained growth and development
of African merchant fleets and to foster closer cooperation among the States Parties within and between the regions.
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Facilitate and encourage regular consultations for determining African common positions on issues of international
maritime policy Promote effective implementation of international maritime instruments to which Member States are parties
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Promote the establishment of national and regional shipping companies and provide support necessary for their success
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Promote bilateral and multilateral cooperation among the maritime administrations of States Parties
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Promote the funding, undertaking of research studies that encourage the promotion and development of the sector
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Develop and promote mutual assistance and cooperation between States Parties in the area of maritime safety, security
and protection of the marine environment.
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Promote the sharing of best practices among States parties in the overall management and operation of Maritime
Administrations and other maritime entities established in terms of this Charter
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Promote development of multimodal transport and integration of all modes of transport.
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Promote the employment of seafarers, decent working conditions and training of seafarers
The African Maritime Transport Charter suggested the establishment of structures to drive its implementation eg:
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Associations of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA)
African Shippers Council
Association of African Ports
African Ship Owners Council
Associations of African Maritime Companies
Association African Maritime Training, Education and Research
2050 African Integrated Maritime Strategy
“This strategy is dedicated to the memory of those who died at sea
trying to earn a better quality of life, and of those who passed away on
the oceans in the course of the slave trade, colonialism, and the fight
for Africa’s self-determination and independence.”
African Integrated Maritime Strategy 2050
The objectives of the African Integrated Maritime Strategy are as follows to:
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Establish a Combined Exclusive Maritime Zone of Africa (CEMZA)
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Engage civil society and all other stakeholders to improve awareness on maritime issues
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Enhance political will at community, national, regional and continental levels
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Enhance wealth creation, and regional and international trade performance through maritime-centric
capacity and capability building
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Ensure security and safety of maritime transportation systems
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Protect populations, including Africa Maritime Domain(AMD) heritage, assets and critical infrastructure
from maritime pollution and dumping of toxic and nuclear waste
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Minimize environmental damage and expedite recovery from catastrophic events
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Prevent hostile and criminal acts at sea, and Coordinate/harmonize the prosecution of the offenders
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Improve Integrated Coastal Zone/Area Management in Africa
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Promote the ratification, domestication and implementation of international legal instruments
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Ensure synergies and coherence between sectorial policies within and between the RECs/RMs
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Protect the right of access to sea and freedom of transit of goods for landlocked States.
REC`s Strategies-SADC Protocol
Member States shall promote the economic and social development of the region by developing
and implementing harmonized international and regional transport policies in respect of the high
seas and inland waterways which seeks to –
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Maximize regional and international trade and exchange
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Provide appropriate frameworks for economic and concomitant institutional restructuring
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Promote a safe and clean marine, maritime and inland waterway environment
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Encourage the provision of accessible, viable and productive landside infrastructure
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Establish a customer-sensitive and needs-driven approach
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Promote the establishment of an integrated transport system set
Africa Maritime Development Agenda- Way Forward
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Support the formation of the African Ship Owners Association
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Support the Integration of the Association of African Maritime Administrations into member states.
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Request the African Development Bank to set up a seed fund for the African Maritime Development Bank
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Establish and/or enhance the Maritime Administrations in African countries
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Promote cabotage and private sector operators at national, regional and continental levels. There should
be alignment on INCOTERMS
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Policy recognition (Maritime Charter) and developing of the regional African coastal shipping as part of the
‘domestic’ transport network planned complete with:
Appropriate cargo consolidation hubs [hub and spokes]
Intermodal maritime corridor s linked to inland regions
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Establish a Establishment of a continental short-sea-shipping strategy, enforceable through:
Regional cabotage network (exclusive to African tonnage)
Coastal trade policy to integrate the continent’s coastal economies
Serving to strengthen the state’s capacity and capability to enforce safety, security and territorial integrity
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Promote the maritime industrialisation programme:
Provide adequate ship repair infrastructure facilities on the continent
Establish regional maritime industrial hubs for ship building, boat building and component manufacturing
 Provide world class ‘soft infrastructure’ development programmes
(a) Introduce maritime awareness and education in the populace
(b) Provide high tech training and research centres
(c) Improve participation of females in maritime
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